Leon can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over the Rickards Raiders. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Leon considering their one-run performance the match before.
Mykenzi Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Smith was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Lamonika Sims and Kierstyn Fuller did most of the damage at the plate: Sims scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Fuller scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Trinity Williams was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Leon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Rickards, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leon is on the road again on Tuesday to play Blountstown at 5:00 p.m. As for Rickards, they will take on Raines at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Rickards is facing Raines at the right time seeing as Raines is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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